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Hopefully, you found last week's first 5  wedding planning tips concerning 10 common wedding myths helpful. This week WhereBridesGo.com is debunking the other half of the list for you.    6. If you were a bridesmaid in her wedding, you must ask her to be one in yours. We totally understand the urge to reciprocate a friend's invitation if you were a bridesmaid in her wedding, but if it means having more bridesmaids than you planned to or leaving out another friend you feel closer to, know that you don't have to do it. The people that you choose to stand up at your wedding with you is a personal choice, and it should never be a forced decision out of obligation or guilt.  7. There has to be the same number of groomsmen as bridesmaids. Sure, this makes the photos look more symmetrical, but other than that, there's really no reason to match the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. You should have your dearest friends or family up there because you want them...

There are preconceptions that you probably have about planning a wedding , and there are lots of people that will try to tell you exactly how things are supposed to be done... but that's just according to them, not necessarily a rule you are expected to follow. Today, WhereBridesGo.com will debunk the first 5 of 10 wedding myths you may have heard.  1. Everything will go perfectly with the proper planning. There are no guarantees in life, and due to the fact that you have no control over outside forces, you must realize that when it comes to your wedding, anything can happen! That doesn't mean that it will, but it CAN.  One thing that you can do is to be prepared for emergencies. One way to do this is to pack a wedding day emergency kit filled with items that may come in handy in a variety of situations. The other thing that you can do is to remember that the most important thing about the day is that you're getting married to the person you love, and if the napk...

The average price of a wedding in 2016 in the United States, according to various sources online, was between $32,00-$35,000. The numbers vary from state to state, some closer to $20,000, but don't let any of those numbers scare you. If you go into your wedding planning with a budget in mind and a good plan, you can keep the cost of your celebration at a comfortable price point.  Divvy Up The Budget Knowing an approximate amount of what different services cost ahead of time will help you to know where you need to focus your funds. There are some things associated with weddings that you may have your heart set on, while other things may not matter to you at all.  The first step in deciding where you should spend your money is to name the 3 most important things for each of you, such as catering, flowers, the music, the venue, etc.. These are the places where it is worth it to spend your money. You can cut costs on the other items that don't mean as much to you.  ...

As much as we might like to pretend otherwise, wedding etiquette is not as cut-and-dry as it used to be. Thanks to the increasing pervasiveness of social media and modern technology, wedding etiquette is being completely redefined to include social media.  Here are a few key reminders for today's tech-savvy bride. Tell Your Close Friends And Family Before Making Public Announcements With the continued growth of social media, publicly announcing your engagement has never been easier. However, your parents, siblings, grandparents, and best friends will probably be incredibly hurt if they hear about your engagement announcement on Facebook just like everybody else - and rightly so. Keep the peace by telling your close friends and family before  making your big announcement post. Don't Overwhelm Your Friends' News Feeds Pinterest, Loverly, and other planning sites can be hugely helpful to anyone planning a wedding, but we recommend that you don't  allow these sites...